Classwork/Homework: The Bill of Rights -- First Amendment

              Hear. My. Voice. 

PART ONE - Review: Using your prior knowledge and what we have learned over the last few days, answer the true or false questions below. 

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Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to wear a marijuana shirt to school

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Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to a formal hearing when up for expulsion

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Under the 1st Amendment, students have a certain right to privacy when it comes to being physically searched.

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Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to use bullying language towards another student

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Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to refuse to pray before a game or performance

PART TWO - Comprehension Reading: Read the following article carefully and answer the corresponding reading questions. 

Key Terms:
Ratified =accepted/approved 
Liberties=freedoms/rights 

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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? Select all that apply.

Key Terms: 
Prohibit=forbid
Assemble=gather/rally
Grievances=injustices 

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All of the following are reasons "separation between church and state" is important EXCEPT

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As used in the bottom paragraph, "tolerance" most nearly means

Key Terms:
Constraint=restriction 
Repercussion=punishment 

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As used in the middle paragraph, "prosecuted" most nearly means

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All of the following are benefits of free speech EXCEPT

Key Terms: 
Petition=protest
Retribution=retaliation 
Parliament=British government 

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The freedom to petition and assemble means you have the right to (Select all that apply)

PART THREE - Follow Up Questions: Please answer these final questions before you submit. 

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Why do you think it is important to learn about our Constitutional rights? You must answer in complete sentences to earn credit on this question.

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Do you have any remaining questions that you would like answered about the first amendment?

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Overall, how interesting did you find learning about student rights and the first amendment? There is no right answer for this question!

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Hear. My. Voice.

PART ONE - Review: Using your prior knowledge and what we have learned over the last few days, answer the true or false questions below.

Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to wear a marijuana shirt to school

Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to a formal hearing when up for expulsion

Under the 1st Amendment, students have a certain right to privacy when it comes to being physically searched.

Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to use bullying language towards another student

Under the 1st Amendment, students have the right to refuse to pray before a game or performance

PART TWO - Comprehension Reading: Read the following article carefully and answer the corresponding reading questions.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? Select all that apply.

All of the following are reasons "separation between church and state" is important EXCEPT

As used in the bottom paragraph, "tolerance" most nearly means

As used in the middle paragraph, "prosecuted" most nearly means

All of the following are benefits of free speech EXCEPT

The freedom to petition and assemble means you have the right to (Select all that apply)

PART THREE - Follow Up Questions: Please answer these final questions before you submit.

Why do you think it is important to learn about our Constitutional rights? You must answer in complete sentences to earn credit on this question.

Do you have any remaining questions that you would like answered about the first amendment?

Overall, how interesting did you find learning about student rights and the first amendment? There is no right answer for this question!

Extra Credit! What are the three branches of government that make up our U.S. Constitution?